Tamarind vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tamarind and snickers
- Snickers contains less iron and fiber than tamarind.
- Snickers's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% higher.
- Snickers contains 4 times less iron than tamarind. Tamarind contains 2.8mg of iron, while snickers contains 0.68mg.
- The amount of sugar in tamarind is lower.
- Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of snickers is 51.
The food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +311.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +602.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3963.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 12.703g | 57% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 24.38g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.68mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 628mg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.9g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 488kcal | 12% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 2.8g | 6.86g | 8% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 189mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 74mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 60.95g | N/A |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 62.85g | 0% |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 46.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.394g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $1)